CalligraphyJapanese17th-18th century
Prayer for the Author of the Tale of Genji (Genji kōshiki)
17th to 18th century
Artists
Yasojima SukezaemonArtist
Dimensions
page: H. 25.1 × W. 18.4 cm (9 7/8 × 7 1/4 in.)
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